The Return of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
The Second Stain (1986)
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- TV-PG
- 51min
- Crime, Drama
- 23 Jul 1986
- TV Episode
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| Jeremy Brett | ... |
Sherlock Holmes
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| Edward Hardwicke | ... |
Dr. Watson
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| Harry Andrews | ... |
Lord Bellinger
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| Patricia Hodge | ... |
Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope
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| Stuart Wilson | ... |
Rt. Honourable Trelawney Hope
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| Colin Jeavons | ... |
Inspector Lestrade
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Sean Scanlan | ... |
Constable MacPherson
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Yves Beneyton | ... |
Eduardo Lucas
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Yvonne Orengo | ... |
Madame Henri Fournaye
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| Rosalie Williams | ... |
Mrs Hudson
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Alan Bennion | ... |
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Directed by
| John Bruce | ||
Written by
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (by) (as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) |
| John Hawkesworth | ... | (developed for television by) (creator) |
| John Hawkesworth | ... | (dramatised by) |
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (short story "The Adventure of the Second Stain" from volume "The Return of Sherlock Holmes") (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Michael Cox | ... | executive producer |
| June Wyndham-Davies | ... | producer (as June Wyndham Davies) |
Music by
| Patrick Gowers | ||
Cinematography by
| Ray Goode | ... | (lighting cameraman) |
Editing by
| Paul Griffiths-Davies | ||
Casting By
| Carolyn Bartlett | ||
Production Design by
| Tim Wilding | ... | designer |
Costume Design by
| Esther Dean | ||
Makeup Department
| Glenda Wood | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Keith Thompson | ... | production manager |
| David Weir | ... | unit manager |
Art Department
| Carol Ricketts | ... | graphics (as Carole Ricketts) |
| David Round | ... | production buyer |
Sound Department
| Ken Reynolds | ... | sound recordist |
| John Whitworth | ... | dubbing mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andy Stephen | ... | camera operator |
Music Department
| Oliver Ledbury | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Nicky Cooney | ... | research |
| Lynne Marriott | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
- Granada Television (presents)
Distributors
- ITV - Independent Television (1986) (United Kingdom) (tv)
Special Effects
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Holmes receives a surprise visit from no less than the Prime Minister and the country's chief foreign diplomat, Lord Trelawney Hope. They ask his assistance in the recovery of a sensitive diplomatic letter stolen mysteriously from the Lord's home. Its contents are so incendiary that they might lead Great Britain into war if they were published. Holmes credits only three active criminals capable of masterminding so audacious a theft, and when one is found stabbed to death on the night in question, The Great Detective correctly surmises that it is not a coincidence. Matters are further complicated by a visit to Baker Street by Lady Trelawney Hope, a visit she wants kept from her husband. Written by Gabe Taverney (duke1029@aol.com) |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Watson passes a newspaper seller announcing "Evening Standard!" This sound is edited into the opening credits of every episode from The Empty House (1986) onwards. See more » |
| Goofs | After leaving the house at Godolphin Square Holmes and Watson pass the statue of Clive of India in King Charles Street, Whitehall. The statue wasn't unveiled until 1912. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of The Second Stain (1922). See more » |
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Dr. John Watson:
[reading from a newspaper]
Murder in Westminster... crime of a mysterious character... Eduardo Lucas, unmarried, 34, well-known in society circles on account of his charming personality... valet out for the evening... Sherlock Holmes: [interrupting] They always are! Dr. John Watson: [still reading] ... elderly housekeeper... sleeps at the top of the house... heard nothing... Sherlock Holmes: [interrupting] They never do! See more » |